Wet whistle.

[26 Year Gap]

Originally Posted by rainmaker

Didn't your whistle come with a little tiny cleaning rod shaped like a needle and a supply of little tiny tissues to use with the rod?? Usually you buy your first whistle "complete" and it has these cleaning items and a little tiny bag to keep it all in in your pocket for use during TO's. You should return it to the retailer and get the one with the cleaning kit...

The salesman, if he's any good, will also try to convince you that you need the AP toggle switch insert and will tell you that it prevents the type of problem you have experienced. So, beware.